They really should help in MO, where the storms happened.

My dad moved from Joplin just two weeks ago. I'm extremely relieved that he is okay, and my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.

Thinking good thoughts for you, Gn2Dlnd

Sending happy thoughts to your Grandmother and everyone else affected by the storm.

Thinking positive thoughts.

I hope your family are all okay, though I now with as much damaged that occured, they will be in the very least affected in some way. My heart goes out to you and your family. It is very hard being hear and knowing that there is not a thing you can do.

I just got off the phone with Mom, everyone is accounted for. Yet, family crazy still overshadows nature's fury. I actually had to stop my conversation with my mom and pray for clarity so that I could explain to her that today, not 24 hours after their lives have been turned upside down, is not the day to bring up the long simmering resentments between she, her sister, and her mother. If she wants to go and help, then go. Don't wait for everyone to apologize and send a facebook invitation.


/still not on facebook

Elementary school fail.

I hope everyone is safe Commodore. Tornados are terrifying. Like WB, I went through one in VA. Fortunately for me, it roared past my house and took the top of a tree (and not the one under which was my car) but the rest of the destruction was scary as hell. HUGE trees that were venerable and stone fence.